Great vibe and friendly servers. The food is just 'ok' and overpriced. We had 2 apps, 2 salads, and 2 beers, our check was over $110, which made our experience disappointing. For the portions and quality of food, I'd expect a bill of about half of what we had. read more

Came in on a Monday early evening for a work dinner. The staff tried their best to accommodate our large group, despite a reservation, we had trouble getting outdoor seating.... We ended up upstairs, which was very air conditioned, almost too cold but it was pretty quiet and not as populated as the bottom floor. I was probably the youngest in my group of 10, being 34 I had to guide many of them on the ordering process. This involved everybody using the QR code and placing their orders separately but on the same tab. We had a lot of trouble understanding that one person had to put their credit card information in to get the tab submitted. It was also some confusion when one order got added afterwards and somehow added to everyone's tab, I needed to help them remove it from their tab. Beyond the drama of ordering paying, meal was good. They served us quite quickly including a various happy hour options and surprisingly large tater tot dishes. I got the sweet potato pizza, swapping out the cheese and adding spinach and roasted red peppers. Honestly I think it would have been pretty lacking without those additions. The black and chicken was quite tasty but I would have appreciated more sage and maybe some red pepper flakes or something to add a little bit of spice. Plans of drizzling some hot sauce on top to give it a little more nuance. I managed to eat the whole thing, a little overpriced but I was satisfied. read more

Tonic - Sweet potato pizza; sweet potatoes, blackened chicken, red onions sage. I added spinach and red peppers, omitted cheese. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

GW STUDENTS! If you're not going to Tonic after your finals, work, or class, then you've been missing out. Tonic has a variety of different atmospheres. From a well lit outdoor seating area to an intimate lounge on the third floor. They even have TV's on the first floor if you're trying to watch the game. Basically, they've figured out how to cater to ALL AUDIENCES! Don't even get me started on the happy hour specials. 1/2 off wings from 4-7pm. The wings are fire. Extra breaded and extra large. - VVP read more

Tonic - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place offers a great after work happy hour, especially if you are lucky enough to snag a spot on their awesome patio! Happy hour drinks are around $5 and you can get a very generous helping of their tater tots for $4; but the dipping sauces are the best part! I came here for lunch with some co workers and am sad to report that the food is just not that good. I got a Tonic burger with a side salad and was disappointed that the bun was dry and stale, and the burger was kind of chewy and just not good. That's why I had to give this place 3 stars! read more

I saw the pics of the tater tots and I just had to give Tonic a try. The totchos are legit! Something you definitely have to share. Plenty of meat, guac, cheese, and spice for the tots. To add on to it, I also tried the toffle. A burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, and a sunny side up egg on top of a tater tot waffle with bourbon maple syrup...a masterpiece! Reminded me of a chicken and waffles! Would have liked to try the happy hours. read more

Tonic - Totchos - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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TLDR: good for cheap happy hour. Bar on a college campus that very few undergrads actually go to. Perfect for your pencil pushing 30 year old single person who will probably end up alone with a few cats. This is a great spot for happy hours. $4 beers is tough to beat in dc. And the tots are solid. The staff is hit or miss, as some can be kind but others have zero manners and talk to adults like children. read more

We haven't ordered yet, but I can start out by saying they were really nice about us wanting to move from the outdoor patio to a spot inside due to it being pretty chilly out... Staff are super friendly! They have a decent selection of drinks - wines, beers, specialty cocktails & mocktails. * Update: same few songs play over and over. Mushroom burger and avocados at were both decent but somewhat disappointing. Would not reorder those two items. Tater tots were delish! Our server was really nice and frequency of service was right on point. I'd say good place for the college crowd, but less than stellar for non-college crowd with somewhat higher hopes/expectations. read more

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I didn't try the food but love the vibes and the drinks! I'm a huge fan of the whole outdoor patio seating bars, and their "garden" was nice to relax and get some breezes. The waiter was pretty funny and attentive. My problem is that I ordered the Brau Corruption up at the bar and was given the Public. I even asked why my drink wasn't in a can/beer and the bartender told me it was on draft. He was clearly confused because afterwards, my friend ordered the same thing (once we were seated) and the first thing the waiter said was, "That's in a can, is that okay?" It was whatever because the Public wasn't bad, but I had tried the Public before and it would have been nice to try the Corruption. LOVE the music here! 90s throwbacks. read more

We came here at a recommendation of a client while visiting the GWU campus. It's a quaint little restaurant that's partially built into an old pharmacy and home. Our server was great- extremely friendly, knew the whole menu and what to recommend, and was attentive the whole time. They are known for their tater tots, and have a large menu of burgers and sandwiches too. I went with the buffalo chicken tots for my entree- it's a huge portions of some of the best tater tots I've ever had, in a delicious wing sauce. It was well worth the visit and a great meal overall. read more

This place is amazing! My S/O and I stumbled on it by accident and couldn't be happier to find this place. The food was excellent, the staff was so friendly. The atmosphere was very nice and the decor was very interesting. We will definitely be coming back again and again and we plan to bring any out of town visitors here. Within walking distance to the Lincoln Memorial and metro stops for relatively easy access. read more

Tonic - Chicken and Pancakes with Tater Tots - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great experience here at Tonic! I came here to meet my law school soon-to-be classmates and we had fun! We met outside on the patio in an area that was reserved for our large group on a Wednesday. It wasn't extremely spacious but it did the job. Our server was very nice and checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything. She was flustered a few times while taking our order, but I get it, 15 people all requesting stuff can be hard to keep track of. The food was surprisingly delicious. Their plain cheese pizza with basil and mozz was actually incredible and their tater tots were really great as well, not too greasy and cooked t crunchy perfection. Drinks weren't the best, but the company made it worth it! read more

Our party of 7 was celebrating a co-worker's going away lunch so we decided to dine at Tonic. We arrived at 11:30am and the service was efficient. We sat outside and munched on tater tots while our food was being prepared. The tots are my favorite thing on the menu. For my lunch dish, I selected the salmon burger with a side salad and it was just as delicious. The only downside to our experience was, our party of 7 could only get the check split 4 ways. Next time, I'd come back for happy hour and if it's a large party, I'm bringing cash. read more

Stopped into Tonic for a quick lunch in between meetings downtown. It's a perfect little space - an old drugstore converted into a bar/restaurant. The place was hopping with GW students and faculty. I ordered the Very Sherry Peary Salad with blackened chicken on top. Crispy, cold romaine lettuce sprinkled with bleu cheese and peanuts, diced beets, and drizzled with a light vinagrette. The blackened chicken was more well-spiced than actually blackened, but it was tasty and added an additional punch to a dish that probably would've left me hungry without the chicken. If anything there were too many peanuts, but otherwise a pleasant combination of flavors and a portion size perfect for lunch. This place is great - quick, friendly service, good food and a busy crowd. I felt like I was in a speakeasy during prohibition. Will definitely stop by for future quick downtown lunches. read more

Way to turn a problem into a memorable moment. Tonic was a great choice for a casual dinner with my teen near George Washington Univ. because it was a great mix of casual with interesting. While the food was fine, what really scored was the patio seating and the service, atmosphere, and the comically-named menu items. So hard not to order the Silence of the Lamb-Wich or Crabby Patties, and we did bypass their expansive tots menu. Instead I made a healthier choice and chose a quinoa salad with grilled veggies, chicken, and avocado. But, alas, the avocado was MIA. When I brought this to our server's attention when she came to check on our table, she said, "I don't know what happened, but you ABSOLUTELY need more avocado." No truer words were ever said. And in a couple minutes she brought me a side of grilled avocado with a smile. My son had a more traditional sandwich and sides. If you order a burger, there are about a dozen different add-on options (for a charge) to customize. Since he had a few sides, I would say that the coleslaw was underwhelming, so I'd give that a pass. Tonic is in an old drug store building with so many different spaces: bar, front and back patio, upstairs dining, etc. that you could easily become lost, but also made for a cozy atmosphere. It was loud and fun, and had a decidedly college atmosphere which was exactly what we were going for that evening. read more

The food was excellent. We got the burger, the chicken tots (with mambo sauce), the tots, and the grilled salmon. The salmon was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place and will visit the next time I'm in D.C. read more

It's just ok. Everything just seems like it was bought at Costco and warmed up. People kept telling me the tater tots were amazing so I finally tried it and it was just ok, though I'll say the sauces that come with it are good. This place lives off of GW, which is why it does so well but there are better places around. read more

The food was good, the seared shrimp pizza was nice, good flavor, would have liked more shrimp. They had a good selection of local draft beers. The crowd was a mix of college age and older. Service was good, the crowd was fairly big, and I prefer the waiter/waitress not just hang around. She was there when needed, and friendly. We chose to sit inside, but they also have a large, covered patio. Overall, I would go again. read more

I got lucky and found a seat on the patio (first come, first serve) after being told the wait was around 45 minutes for an inside table (understandable considering how busy the place was at 7:30 when we arrived). My pizza was good​ but barely​ cut, and the mac and cheese my brother ordered was a tad greasy. Other than that, the food was very good and came out in a timely fashion. Bonus points for having a cool building and a unique cherry blossom menu for springtime​ in DC!​ read more

Tonic - The Bernie pizza - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Normally, Tonic is my go-to to watch a Commanders game or just get a good meal with friends or family, but the last time I visited discouraged me from going back. They've updated the brunch menu (which runs through lunchtime) to exclude their iconic Mac, which is what I always get when I'm there. Instead most of the options were breakfast foods, so I got french toast which was just plain bad. I don't get why they can't stick to what they're good at, noon on a Sunday should be lunchtime too. To make matters worse I had to order on an app, so I couldn't really ask questions about the food. Might be a while before I return, but I'm hoping things go back to the way they were! read more

I have been coming here quite often since we came back to work in person. The food has been good and the wait staff has been outgoing and knowledgeable. I would have given an extra star but the atmosphere outside on patio and inside seems hap hazard with no real plan to proper seating plans or flow. I was on patio and the table and chairs leaned toward street making it awkward. read more

The California burger was about the best burger that I can remember eating! The beef patty was thick and juicy, and all the accompaniments were flavorful. I ordered it without the bacon, and it was plenty filling. My companion had the BBQ pizza and was equally pleased. We had lunch around 1:30 pm on a Monday, so the place was not crowded. We sat near the window in the downstairs dining & bar, and enjoyed the retro ambiance with the embossed metal ceiling. read more

Walked by Tonic looking for a place for lunch and decided to give it a try. The outside patio was open with plenty of seating. Even though it was lunch the food was quick and still delicious. No fries here but plenty of crispy tator tots. The wings are crispy with a good size to them so they will fill you up if you're not careful. Since it was lunch I didn't get to sample the beer menu, but I'll be back for that. read more

Tonic - Lobster, shrimp and crab rolls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Found this place just as my legs were seizing from walking. 10 miles fueled only on Krimpets and coffee is not great planning. So when we saw this cute building serving drinks and brunch...we'll sign me up. We sat at the bar and I got huevos rancheros tots and hubs had a pretty decent chicken sandwich. Both hit the spot. Also enjoyed nice conversation with a fellow patron. Extra star because he was a firefighter who looked like Tom Selleck. read more

Tonic is a nice stop for a pre-show dinner. It's located in an ideal spot that is within walking distance to the Kennedy Center but far enough that the prices are not outrageous. Not the highest quality of food but the price and serving size are very fair. We ordered a round of tater tots to share amongst four people. The tater tots were accompanied with a chipotle honey mustard sauce that I wish was served everywhere. The tot starter impressed us so much, that all our individual entrees were tot based. I tried two Tot Boxes, the Totchos and the Buffalo Chicken Tots. I would recommend them to share but if I go back I wouldn't order them again. The tater tots were drowning in sour cream and wing sauce and topped with mountains of jalepenos and blue cheese. I would suggest ordering one plate for a group of four because it was a huge portion and the flavor of one dish became tiresome. Although both the Tot Boxes were delicious and filling, in the end it wasn't anything unique. Basically, the dishes were just large plates of tater tots with toppings. read more

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Major improvements to this place. Been coming here for lunch to enjoy tater tots, Salmon Caesar Salads, and their Veggie Burger. I am taking them off the Don't Do It List and placing them on my Lunchtime by GW List. Things are better now! TJ read more

Closes 20 minutes before "close". Awful prices and workers all have terrible attitude. Act like you are inconveniencing then as a night time customer. read more

We came here on a recommendation by our DC Segway tour guide who sounded as if she might have never been here but had heard it is popular for its tatter tots. We aren't as familiar with this neighborhood so we went ahead and grabbed lunch here. I should have yelped it first because after we ate there when I looked I saw that one of my friends had already written a review very similar to my opinion. The restaurant is huge with a lot of outdoor seating and a bar outside. It had a neat little outdoor 'garden' which we went ahead and sat at sense the day was beautiful. Our service was extremely aloof- which was interesting because when I went to the bathroom (which is upstairs) there were multiple servers sitting at a booth texting... maybe instead of overstaffing the upstairs of the restaurant, they should throw another server to the outside area. Whenever anything was requested, it took a good 10 minutes for anything to result from it. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich which came out looking delicious. I enthusiastically took my first bite and was extremely disappointed. The chicken was so overcooked my jaw was aching for the rest of the day from eating it. It tasted a bit like I would imagine a leather boot would taste. The buffalo sauce and the blue cheese that came on it were good tasting, and I also got a side of a chipotle mustard (I think this is what it was) that was really tasty. The tater tots were identical tasting to the tots that I make in my house out of a giant frozen bag... anyone who says these tots are good don't know what good tots are supposed to taste like.... Go grab some tots from Church Key on 14th and you'll see what good tots taste like. All said and done I was a upset I wasted a meal here. I'm giving it two stars for the nice outdoor area and neat quality of the restaurant. If you're only getting drinks, this would be an alright spot but I will never be back for food read more

Tonic - Buffalo chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don't believe the 3 Star rating, this is a 5 STAR establishment. To guarantee that experience come in and ask for Ryan to be your server. The food, service, and experience in this areas oldest restaurant is second to none!!! read more

Tonic - Typical Sunday Brunch!!! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Located in an unsuspecting corner, one could easily pass by this place and miss out on exactly what this place is. The sign in front of the building has big letters that says it's "Quigley's Pharmacy" but if you look closer, there is a store sign plaque sticking out that actually informs people that this is a bar. There are three seating areas: inside, to the direct outside patio area where it's covered by a plastic sheet (due to the rain) and the back area of the restaurant as well. Quite the popular local's spot since it does get packed quite easily since it's also located near the George Washington University. Good place for a close place to grab some drinks and some snacks or have a meal with friends. read more

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As a GW Grad student I feel compelled to leave a review as Tonic is a standard on campus. Met up with a friend recently for drinks and dinner before my evening class. The place is usually packed but we nabbed a seat on the patio before it filled up. Note: the outdoor patio IS heated but sitting right by the flimsy plastic covering is a bit chilly. To be fair it was really cold outside. HH pricing can't be beat. $4 drinks and well priced specials. I opted for the buffalo chicken sandwich and she ordered the Aztec burger. My chicken was a touch overcooked but otherwise it was great. Burger was cooked well. We both got tater tots and as far as tater tots go, they're pretty awesome. Server was attentive and food came out quickly. I'll be dropping by many more times during my graduate career, I'm sure. read more

Tonic - Buffalo chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Meh, I've experienced better. Located smack dab in the middle of GW campus, it's not a typical undergrad bar - it's a bit more trendy. In a tall, skinny, brink building, Tonic has a tiny outdoor space as well as 2 indoor levels. My boyfriend and I went there for happy hour/dinner one night. The space in the bar was very tight. Once we did find a spot however, we ordered some drinks. The drinks during happy hour are ok: $4 beers and wines. The food, however, leaves something to be desired. The tots are on the spendy side for just tots. Not to mention the rest of the dinner menu is on the spendy side too. $15 for a burger or salad? Not terribly worth it in my opinion. I'd say stick to the happy hour. The waitstaff I am indifferent about. We were served promptly but sort of emotionless. There was no chit-chat or smiles - just business. Overall, great location and happy hour, but slightly overpriced and apathetic waiters. read more

I didn't order any food on this visit, so I suppose I can't really rate that. But my friend and I stopped in for a few late afternoon drinks, and it was all just fine. I was disappointed in the Boxcar Pumpkin Porter, which tasted nothing like pumpkin. The porter part of it was fine, though. Overall, it was a decent experience. It started getting pretty crowded when we left, and I was grateful for that since we were already getting asked for our seats at the bar before we even had our checks. Sidebar: Why is the bathroom 73 steps away upstairs? Bizarre. read more

Tonic - Pumpkin porter. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you're looking for a fun spot for a casual meal, a snack or a drink Tonic is for you. The food is simple, fresh and beautifully executed. Trying the tots is is a must but the rest of the menu is fabulous too. The pork belly Mac & Cheese is to die for! The service was off the charts good - thank you, Elizabeth! Prices are great, the space is spotless. What more could you want! We'll be back again and again. read more

I love tonic so much. We had the best server tonight for our meal, Jazmin! She was incredibly helpful for our service. The food was nice but the service was better. I enjoyed the virgin piña colada and the cornbread. read more

Tonic - Our server!!! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have avoided Quigley's for several years after one of those awful work-related goodbye lunches there. So wouldn't you know it, I've been there twice in two days. I think I have solved the Quiggle challenge: eat at the outside tables and it's actually pretty good. The inside is loud and the place is just sticky everywhere you touch. Outside it was relatively clean and I could hear my friend talk. The sandwiches -- I had barbecued salmon burger, my friend had the grilled ahi tuna sandwich -- were pretty good. If it's cool enough to eat outside, give it a try. Quigley's is one of the few places to eat in the Bottom. read more

Stumbled over this place walking around the GWU area. HH was 4-7pm so we sat outside at the patio area. Shared the beer cheese nachos and tater tots. Stellas were only $3? Nice. The beer cheese nachos were so delicious. Taters were crisp and the sauces were yummy. Overall, a good place to hang out with friends. The service here was atrocious so I am docking a star for that. Read Kevin C's review- he tells all. read more

Shots and tots: That's what you come here for. I've come with classmates to celebrate the end of finals, for social gatherings with a campus org I belonged to, and a few times to meet up with friends. It's a cool place to hang, but don't expect too much. The bartenders will get you whatever you ask for, but don't expect much in terms of conversation or personality. The food here is pretty damn good for a bar. And besides, who doesn't like tater tots? The beer list is pretty decent too. This isn't the kind of place to go and unwind after a long day, but it's a great place to come hang with friends. read more

We had the buffalo tots. The tator tots themselves were delicious however I felt like they needed way more sauce and toppings overall. The service was also awful. The pickled jalapeño martini was delicious read more

Tonic - Buffalo tots - ask for extra sauce and blue cheese ! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We wanted to get some brunch, so we headed to Tonic -- a GW student favorite. We shared some tater tots with a trio of dipping sauces to start ($8) and I had a "Toffle" ($14) -- a waffle made out of tater tots -- as my entree. As you can probably tell, Tonic is famous for their tater tots. Although the tater tots came out fresh, warm, and crispy, I cannot say the same for the Toffle. Although the toppings were all fine, the waffle itself was cold and stale. Had the Toffle been as warm and crispy as the tater tots, Tonic would've earned an easy 5 stars. But because it wasn't, we agreed that Tonic deserved only deserved 4 stars. read more

Tonic - Toffle - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Absolute best bruch in dc ever. I was absolutely blown away. We ordered a burger made with tater tots for the bun, and then a cinna bun that had been French toasted. We also had the tater tots app which had the best ever dipping sauces. It was amazing. Service was good too. Lots of college kids nursing hangovers made for an interesting vibe. read more

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